Highlights
- Taylor Swift impressed audiences with her classy interviews and spectacular performances on the Late Show over a decade ago.
- A memorable moment on the show was when David Letterman commented on Swift's scent, saying she smelled like expensive wood, to which she responded with amusement and appreciation.
- Swift's appearances on the Late Show were loved by fans, who continue to praise her growth as an artist and her ability to connect with listeners through her music.
Looking at her impressive history, it is truly remarkable to realize Taylor Swift and David Letterman's longevity in the spotlight. Swift first appeared on the Late Show over a decade ago. Despite her youth, Swift was always classy during interviews, and her performances were spectacular as expected.
However, there was one awkward moment in particular between Letterman and Swift. During a particular interview, we can see Dave nervously line up a statement. We'll reveal what Letterman said, and how Taylor Swift and the audience reacted to the moment.
In addition, we'll take a look at other memorable topics discussed by Taylor and Dave throughout their history together on the Late Show. Finally, we'll also reveal what the fans had to say about Taylor's appearances on the Late Show. As expected, they loved every minute of it, especially some of her performances over the years.
David Letterman Told Taylor Swift She Smelled Like Expensive Wood
Taylor Swift and David Letterman have had so many memorable interviews throughout the years. However, there was a particular standout moment that Taylor Swift wasn't expecting, and that was the host commenting on her scent. Swift looked particularly worried at the way Letterman phrased his statement.
He said during the interview moment, "Please don't take this the wrong way, you smell like expensive wood." Both the crowd and Taylor Swift laugh. "What is that," Dave asks.
Swift says, "That is the most unique compliment I've ever gotten." Letterman responds, "Believe me, it is very good. I've never had a little of that before, it is very subtle and pleasing."
Dave finally drops it, and switches gears, asking Swift about her travel schedule given all the success going on in her career at the time.
Fans can look back at the hilarious interview moment in the video below. It takes place right around the 2:15 mark of the video.
Hard to believe, but the interview aired over a decade ago, back in 2010. Surreal to see how composed Taylor Swift already was at such a young age. Fast-forward today, and there isn't an artist that can be considered above Swift. Her growth has been truly remarkable.
David Letterman Revealed His Admiration For Taylor Swift, Comparing Her To Mother Teresa
David Letterman and Taylor Swift had many memorable conversations throughout their history. During another chat, David Letterman compared Taylor Swift to Mother Teresa. The host was blown away by Swift inviting fans into her home for a listening party prior to her album at the time, 1989, getting released to the public.
Swift also discussed alongside Letterman how she might be the most enthusiastic, obnoxious New Yorker.
"Any time I talk to anyone or any time I do an interview, I'm like, 'You don't understand. You have to go there now. You have to go to New York. Just drop what you're doing, and go there. It's amazing. It's the greatest place ever.' "And I guess the city picked up on that," Taylor continued jokingly. "She's the most enthusiastic, obnoxious person to ever love New York. She loves it with like 18 exclamation points afterward, underlined."
Taylor Swift wasn't just revealing her love of New York to get on the good side of fans. Swift legitimately loved the location and would even purchase a property in the area.
Fans Had Praise For Taylor Swift's Interviews And Performances On The Late Show
Not only has Taylor Swift appeared on the Late Show as a guest, but she also typically stole the show as a performer. Among her memorable performances included You Belong to Me, Love Story, Red, and Shake It Off. She would even reveal her songwriting process alongside Letterman.
Years later, fans are still reacting positively to her work on the Late Show, particularly her perfomrance of, Love Story.
One fan reacted to her remarkable growth since the Late Show appearance. "More than 10 years have passed and shes no longer a princess, SHES A QUEEN AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRY."
Another fan showed love for Taylor's ability to stay so well-rounded after all these years, "We all can literally listen to Taylor when we're sad, happy, angry, depressed, excited or nostalgic...I swear I can live alone with her music... She's the definition of Iconic..."
"I love this performance! I saw it 10 years ago but now I love it even more with Taylor’s re-recording of Love Story out. Very excited for Red re-release been a Swiftie since I was 16 so I’ve grown up with Taylor and she keeps getting better and better."
Truly remarkable to see how many fans acknowledge Swift's growth since appearing on the Late Show. Credit to Swift for always keeping things classy, no matter what age she was.
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